1996 Chevrolet C3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 35%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet C3500, 35% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1996 crewcab duley 3500 problems with early ware of brake. Rotors turned at 12000 and now replacing brake pads every few thousand miles due to excesive ware. Dealers have had truck in at least 10 times for breaking issues since purchase in 1996. Put new pads on in dec and at 2000 miles they are being replace again. Major wear to the pads”
NHTSA complaint #10007745, filed 2003-02, 12,000 miles“Intermittently, the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #827308, filed 1998-08“When the brakes are applied the back brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid. The dealer has replaced the brake drums and the pads three times. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #821556, filed 1998-02Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C3500
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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